Luang Phu Promma of Wat Suan Himapant Nang Loi (Ubon Rachatani), is one of Thailand Historically famous Master Monks of the Isan region. He ordained as a Samara at the age of 12, and learned how to make Buddha Wicca at this ripe young age with Somdej Lun, a Khmer Master of Jampa Sak. He studied for 6 years under this Master, who passed away at this point. After the death of his teacher in Buddha Wicca, Luang Por Prohm wandered around the country in Tudong practice (aimless wandering of an ascetic). It was during this time that Luang Phu Promma was able to meet and study under the great Arahant Luang Phu Mun Puratto.

After studying with Luang Phu Mun, LP Promma then went to live in a Cave on the peak of a mountain called Khao Kway, and he remained here practicing in solitary for a period of 45 years. After this, he crossed the border into Thailand in the year 2533, where he went to stay in a cave where he had noticed that many wild animals would come and cross paths and coexist together. He stayed in this cave practicing, and his merits and renunciation became so well known, that even Somdej Prataep Radtana rachasuda Siam Boroma Rachachonanee (the Royal Princess), travelled twice to pay reverence and offerings to Luang Phu Prohmma.

Up to his death, Luang Phu Promma had helped the local folk of the forest and farmers with various projects to develop the area, or preserve the wild forest and natural habitat. Luang Phu Promma of Samnak Songk Tham Suan Hin Gaew (Phaa Nang Loi), Poo Grajiaw mountain, Ban Dong Na, Sri Mueang Mai, Ubon Rachatani, passed away from heart disease in 2545 BE at the respectable age of 105 years old.

“Phra Nar Prok”, meaning “Buddha Protected by Naga”, is the Buddha image for people born on Saturday. “Naga” is the name for a deity, taking the form of a very great snake.

Among the notable nagas of Buddhist tradition is Mucalinda, protector of the Buddha. Shortly after his enlightenment, Buddha is meditating in a forest when a great storm arises, but graciously Naga King Mucalinda gives shelter to the Buddha from the storm by covering the Buddha’s head with his 7 snake heads.

Phra Nar Prok is renowned for effects of the prosperity of careers, safety, protection against disasters, and turning misfortune into fortune, a good choice for the military or the police. Also, people born on Saturday are recommended to wear Phra Nak Prok amulets, the Saturday Buddha image.